Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about the race for Congressional District 22, a new study about the health of Harris County, rapper SaulPaul tells his story, and Nick Flynn talks about his new collection of poetry.
Posted on · Texas will become the 15th state to raise the minimum age to 21 if Gov. Abbott signs the bill.
Posted on · An annual study of public health security showed Texas is lagging the nation when it comes to vaccination against both childhood illnesses and influenza.
Posted on · We revisit how smallpox was eliminated and discuss what lessons from that effort could apply to defeating measles.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Houston infectious disease specialist Dr. William Miller updates us on advances in combating antibiotic resistance.
Posted on · The high cost of housing means many Harris County residents have to make a tradeoff between paying the rent or mortgage and visiting the doctor.
Posted on · Few would confuse the mock Renaissance village with a genuine slice of sixteenth century Europe. There’s running water, the food is safe, and there’s no danger of the plague.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn more about measles and the effectiveness of vaccination. We break down the week's big political stories. We discuss what constitutes a hate crime. And writer Attica Locke talks about her work.
Posted on · Officials say to dump standing water and wear insect repellant this summer
Posted on · You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed.
Posted on · Firearms are the most common method of suicide, according to the CDC
Posted on · Guns are the most common method used for suicide, accounting for the deaths of almost half the people who kill themselves, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.
Posted on · Bike commuting, access to health care and racial diversity contribute to higher levels of well-being in communities.
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey